Enter any address in Jasper County, Mississippi to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent flood event in Jasper County, with 47 occurrences in the last 30 years. This includes events like the flash flooding reported on February 12th and May 17th. Tropical storms and hurricanes have also impacted the area, though less frequently.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have seen an average of five claims with payouts averaging $11,695 and a water depth of 1.0 foot. Properties in Zone X have also experienced claims, with an average payout of $15,823 and a water depth of 1.0 foot. One claim in Zone D resulted in an average payout of $12,100 with a significant water depth of 6.0 feet.
Residents in areas designated as Zone A, Zone X, and Zone D should be particularly aware of their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
20 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Jasper County, Mississippi has recorded 56 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 47 flash floods. The county has received 27 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1969–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes. | Severe Storm | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Aug 28, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Oct 26, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornado | Severe Storm | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Hurricane Isaac | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2012 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 12, 2025 | 40.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 17, 2024 | 60.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 17, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 8, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 8, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 24, 2022 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 24, 2022 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 24, 2022 | 10.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 30, 2021 | 15.00K |
Flash Flood — Mar 15, 2025
Isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Mississippi in the overnight hours of March 14th. Coverage of severe storms increased into the morning of the 15th before a squall line developed and moved across the area.
Flash Flood — Feb 12, 2025
An active weather pattern set the stage for a couple rounds of severe weather in mid February. A large upper trough was situated over the Rockies and associated surface lows moved through and just north of the area. This pattern supported thunderstorms across southern portions of the area which produced wind damage and a few tornadoes on February 12th. A more potent system impacted the area on ...
Flash Flood — May 17, 2024
A band of heavy rain developed during the morning of May 17th and caused flash flooding across portions of Mississippi.
Flash Flood — Mar 8, 2024
Training of heavy thunderstorms produced flash flooding across central Mississippi and the Interstate 20 corridor.
Flash Flood — Jan 8, 2024
A low pressure system moving east through the region brought severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and strong gradient winds to portions of Mississippi.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Jasper County, Mississippi:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Jasper County, Mississippi that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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